![]() ![]() Fightstick veterans, however, will feel like something is off. As a beginner, you’ll definitely appreciate the response times and accuracy of the stick. Overall, the performance of the fightstick isn’t too bad, though. This stick will definitely need mods to compete with the higher-quality fightsticks on the market. However, pressing the buttons feels hollow and not as light to touch as you would get with Sanwa or Seimitsu buttons. The buttons and lever feel good to play with if a little bit lose at times. Unfortunately, they’re not Sanwa which isn’t surprising considering this is a budget stick. ![]() What does it feel like to play?Įightarc uses its own joystick and buttons in the Drone. ![]() If you’re a beginner, you won’t really notice. Overall, the look and feel of the Qanba isn’t bad. Even after using it a few times, it’ll get dirty pretty quickly, so be prepared to wipe this stick down regularly. It feels nice but is a fingerprint magnet. I can forgive it, though, as it is intended as a budget stick.Įightarc (the makers of Qanba fightsticks) have gone for a glossy finish on the Drone. And the outer plastic shell feels a little bit cheap. In addition, at 3 pounds, the fightstick feels a little bit light. At least, however, it’s easy to travel with due to its compact size. I’m used to bigger fightsticks, so the Drone in my lap feels awkward to use. However, the actual shape and size of the stick is a little bit small for my liking. Below the buttons, there is some space to rest your wrists. The joystick lever and eight buttons are laid out in a typical viewlix fashion. But, honestly, pictures don’t do it justice it’s a lot better in person. I believe this was due to an issue with XINPUT, which worked for Xbox, and DINPUT, which was intended for Sony.įortunately, Steam has added XINPUT software to its program. I remember that users had difficulty trying to get the stick to work on their PC when the Drone came out.įor some, it would work for others, it wouldn’t even register the stick. But, again, this is a lot easier than it used to be. Just use the switch located at the top of the stick and set it to the right platform, and voila, you should be set to go. So naturally, it’s pretty easy to set up on PS3 and PS4. The Drone was one of the first fightsticks from Qanba to be officially licensed by Sony. In the box, you get the stick itself and an instructions manual. The Drone is nicely packaged to avoid any potential knocks or bangs while in shipping. Unboxing and set up: what’s in the box and how to set it up So is the Qanba Drone still a viable choice in 2020?įind out in this review. And there are other, cheaper alternatives out there. This controller is great for either casual or more serious competitive play and is very easy to carry around.However, the Drone has been out for a while. These pushbuttons are the quietest on the market and have a very short travel distance for the fastest input. Just Added January 2, 2023: Custom mods with the Qanba Gravity KS Clear Pushbuttons. Upgraded Joystick Harness (Allows you to swap out to another joystick without having to make a custom harness - The stock Qanba Drone used a. ![]() Sanwa Denshi / Hori Hayabusa / Qanba Gravity Pushbuttons.Custom Matte Black Control Panel Finish.Up to this point, we did not carry this unit with it's stock components or aesthetics, simply because we have always been focused on performance and the looks do matter to us as well. Qanba's Drone arcade stick is a nice sized arcade case. Moreso, we wanted the Drone to have a more premium appearance and to accomplish this, we had the top panel converted to a matte black finish. The stock parts though were something we wanted to upgrade to level it up to the higher end controllers out there, but the main advantage is it's small compact travel size. The Qanba Drone has always appealed to us in terms of it's form factor and how comfortable it is to play on. It's about the look you may like, the way it feels based on your needs and simply the size or how light weight it is Improved performance.Īs we mentioned above, many gamers in the FGC (Fighting Game Community) have multiple controllers, so why would one need another? If you have a sneaker collection, chances are, you already know the answer to this. Arcade controllers today may be seen by some as a fashion statement using different artwork, finishes, part mods for aesthetic upgrades, but here we haven't forgotten why they were made in the first place. In today's controller market, the average user, like shoes, owns and uses more than one. Update: JanuNew Mods with Qanba KS Mechanical Silent Pushbuttons Easy Modding Kits (Optimus or EZ Mod Brand). ![]()
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